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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.93, 634.15 and 162.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.93, 634.15 and 162.73 is: 244.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.93 : 634.15 = 162.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.93/634.15 = 162.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.93x = 634.15 × 162.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.93x = 103,198.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,198.47/422.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.01

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